Jade and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.72
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Catapleiite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Jade and Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.